SAN JOSE, Calif. – Patricio Freire has evened things up.
In the Bellator 277 main event Friday at SAP Center, Freire (33-5 MMA, 21-5 BMMA) defeated A.J. McKee (28-1 MMA, 28-1 BMMA) via unanimous decision (48-46, 49-46, 48-47) to once again become featherweight champion.
The first round was closely contested with striking technique on full display from both men. “Pitbull” utilized his leg kicks, while McKee fired some head kicks – the strike that led to the beginning of the end in their first meeting.